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SalarySet up by our visionary founder, The Jamie Oliver Group is a global and integrated food brand with a mission to help build a healthier, happier world through the joy of food.
From media and restaurants to products, partnership and Ministry of Food, every part of our diverse business has a key role to play in making it easier for people to cook and enjoy better, healthier, more sustainable, and joyful meals. Whether that’s in our homes, in restaurants or workplaces.
As a proud B Corp, we are committed to educate and inspire people, workplaces, schools and communities all over the world, to help make better choices, one meal at a time.
At The Jamie Oliver Group we celebrate the fact that everyone is different and we treat every colleague with dignity and respect. We know that diverse and inclusive teams help us deliver our best work, and we love to see applications from groups who are currently underrepresented in the creative industries.
Position:
Our Benwell House headquarters is the embodiment of everything that Jamie and our brand stands for. The Facilities Coordinator plays a key role in the Facilities and Kitchen team ensuring the smooth running of this dynamic and collaborative work space.
This is an exciting and dynamic role for someone who really enjoys getting into the finer details of planning, whilst also enjoying interacting with everyone and being the ‘go to’ person for all queries. Working as part of an established team, the key to success in this role is a can-do attitude, attention to detail and strong organisational skills. There may also be occasions when the job holder will need to work longer or flexible hours to support events, meetings or manage maintenance work.
Reporting into the Facilities Manager, and a close working relationship with the Events team, this role works alongside two Facilities Assistants, a Receptionists and in-house chefs. This role is the first point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, and you’ll build strong relationships across the business.
You will support the Facilities Manager with providing a productive and creative environment for staff and visitors by proactively tackling any issues in and around the office, and act as the important link between the Facilities Manager and external contractors (such as Health & Safety advisors), implementing policies and ensuring our staff adhere to them.
Our Facilities team is a close-knit bunch, where verbal and written communication is key. You’ll be approachable, polite and professional, and you’ll prioritise tasks appropriately, keeping up to date with any changing deadlines and acting accordingly.
You’ll instruct, delegate to, and provide support to the Facilities Assistants, plus coordinate the activity of the Benwell House Chefs to ensure the staff kitchen runs smoothly. Work with the Events Coordinator to plan diaries, flagging potential clashes and booking in support needed for events.
We’d love to hear from you if you have experience working within an office and facilities management background - this could be the place for you!
Requirements:
- A strong attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of finishing touches
- A real sense of pride in creating an enjoyable creative office space
- Approach tasks with a confident can-do attitude, be solutions focused and clearly communicate any issues and obstacles to management as quickly as possible
- Strong and clear communication skills with the ability to confidently develop and build great working relationships both internally and externally across all levels
- Always approachable, polite and professional, remembering this role is the first point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders
- Prioritise tasks appropriately, keeping up to date with any changing deadline and acting accordingly
- You’ll relish the challenge of working quickly and efficiently under pressure
- Send clear communications to the business, always providing advance notice and sending updated in a timely manner
- Using initiative, problem solving skills and a flexible approach to all matters
- Working at pace and setting a good example to the wider Facilities team High standards of work and strong organisational skills. Keeping all internal trackers up to date.
Other information:
- A friendly and supportive company culture in a creative office
- Competitive Salary & Bonus
- Hybrid Working
- Private Medical Cover
- Life Insurance & Permanent Health Insurance
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme at no cost
- Access to a corporate Classpass membership
- Lots of Training and Development opportunities
- 30 days Holiday, plus half a day for Christmas shopping
- Fabulous food perks including free breakfast at the office & affordable and delicious lunches prepared on-site by our very own staff chefs.
- Excellent company discounts such as 50% off food when you dine in Jamie Oliver Catherine St and access to a CODE Hospitality app which gives you exclusive discounts in your favourite restaurants, bars and hotels around the UK
- Social events, workshops, discounted gym membership, plus subsidised massage appointments on site
This is a permanent role beginning as soon as possible. Please submit a Cover Letter and CV to be considered for the role.
